I looked at the calendar this morning. I can't believe we've only been here a little over three weeks......it seems longer. It's so nice hearing from everyone, keeps me connected, thanks. I know, I know, I need to make connections here, too. That's something I'll ease into. I want to choose my commitments carefully. I was invited to join a beach bum group yesterday. They have a certain spot at the beach where they meet from November - May. Now, that's something I think I can do. .....can you believe I rode my bike to the beach yesterday....10 minutes.

I've started on some new artwork. Got a book on lowbrow artists - way cool. So many of them draw their inspiration from old comics, illustrations, tin toys and carnivals. Lots of the stuff that I really dig. I so much more love Outsider, Folk and, now, Lowbrow work than I do "High Brow" art, they don't seem to take themselves so seriously. Just the same, the work is extremely creative and out there. I'll never be edgy enough to be an Outsider or Lowbrow, but I'm certainy going to let it inspire me.

I love listening to music while I work. A lot of time I think of my friends in Houston. Thanks for turning me on to Death Cab for Cutie, Michelle. I think of Rick when I listen to the Duhks. Marty is Wilco. Return of the Grievous Angel... Sue. Any Joni is John George. Jeff Buckley, Tom Hagemann. Motorcade of Generosity, Stephen. Elliott Smith (I love him), Paul Cobb. The Hudsons, my home girls. Of course, then there's Willie. He's John and Jacqueline, but mostly he's Texas. The list goes on and on. I only wish I'd packed more music. What are you listening to now???